Manchester, CT · Weekend of 2026-10-16
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| Manchester, CT | Oct 16-18 |
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FRI
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68F
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SAT
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49F
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SUN
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57F
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Dracula, Hockey, and Pro Soccer Across the Metro
Sunshine returns to the Hartford metro on Saturday, bringing crisp autumn air that is perfect for a weekend of live performances. While Friday is wet, the remainder of the weekend is marked by clear skies and temperatures in the 50s, creating a high-energy atmosphere for local theater and sporting events. It is a fantastic time to visit regional venues for hockey, soccer, or a touring comedy set.
Friday's rain showers clear for a sunny and mostly sunny Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures peak at 68 on Friday before cooling to highs in the 50s for the remainder of the weekend, with a low of 32 expected early Saturday morning.
If you only do one thing
KATHLEEN MADIGAN: FLYING CATS & MARCHING ARMADILLOS TOUR · Sat 7:00 PM · Great Cedar Showroom at Foxwoods Resort Casino (Mashantucket)
Comedian KATHLEEN MADIGAN: FLYING CATS & MARCHING ARMADILLOS TOUR plays Great Cedar Showroom at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket. It is about 37 miles from you. Listed for Saturday 7:00 PM this weekend. The listing is Saturday 7:00 PM at Great Cedar Showroom at Foxwoods Resort Casino; the room is the plan. The strongest listed alternative is Hartford Athletic vs. Brooklyn FC at Trinity Health Stadium in Hartford; its details are in the shortlist below.
The Shortlist
Sat 2:00 PM · Hartford Stage
A theatrical production of Dracula at Hartford Stage, running all weekend with a Saturday performance at 2:00 PM.
Pro move: Hartford Stage is located on Church Street in downtown Hartford.
Sat 12:00 PM · Sikorsky Credit Union Field (Fairfield)
A collegiate football matchup between the Sacred Heart Pioneers and the Hampton University Pirates in Fairfield.
Pro move: The game is held at Sikorsky Credit Union Field in Fairfield.
Sat 7:00 PM · Trinity Health Stadium (Hartford)
Professional soccer action as Hartford Athletic faces Brooklyn FC at Trinity Health Stadium.
Pro move: The match takes place in the Colt Park area of Hartford.
Sat 5:00 PM · Toscano Family Ice Forum (Storrs)
UConn Huskies Hockey takes on the Colorado College Tigers at the Toscano Family Ice Forum in Storrs.
Pro move: Check for tickets at the arena box office in Storrs.
Sat 3:00 PM · M&T Bank Arena (Hamden)
Women's ice hockey as the Quinnipiac Bobcats face the Northeastern Huskies in Hamden.
Pro move: The puck drop is listed for 3:00 PM on Saturday at M&T Bank Arena.
Fri 7:00 PM · Shubert Theatre - CT (New Haven)
A performance by Michael Carbonaro titled Wonderboy, featuring magic and variety elements at the Shubert Theatre.
Pro move: The performance is listed for Friday evening at 7:00 PM in New Haven.
Sat 6:05 PM · MassMutual Center (Springfield)
The Springfield Thunderbirds face the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in professional hockey action in Springfield, MA.
Pro move: This matchup takes place at the MassMutual Center on Saturday evening.
Choose Your Mode
Culture
KATHLEEN MADIGAN: FLYING CATS & MARCHING ARMADILLOS TOUR · This performance is a specific stop on the Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos comedy tour.
Dracula · The theater production of Dracula begins its run at Hartford Stage this weekend.
Sporty
UConn Huskies Hockey vs. Colorado College Tigers Hockey · UConn Hockey hosts the Colorado College Tigers for Friday night action in Storrs.
Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms · The Springfield Thunderbirds play a Friday night home game at the MassMutual Center.
Weekend at a Glance
Fri 6:00 PM · Quinnipiac Bobcats Womens Ice Hockey vs. Northeastern Huskies Womens Hockey [Sports]
Fri 7:00 PM · Yale Bulldogs Hockey vs. Maryville Fighting Scouts Mens Hockey [Sports]
Sun 2:00 PM · Dracula [Arts]
Plan Ahead
UConn Huskies Womens Basketball vs. Texas Longhorns Womens Basketball (Check ticket availability for this Monday preseason exhibition.)
At the Movies
Street Fighter · Estranged fighters are recruited by Chun-Li for combat in this action fantasy.
Whalefall · A diver searching for his father's remains off the California coast is swallowed by a whale.
Sense and Sensibility · Sisterhood and romance are explored in this adaptation of a witty classic.
You Can See Everything · Elizabeth Holmes allows a film crew to document her life just weeks before she is set to enter prison.
Streaming This Weekend
#1 A Different World: Season 1 [Netflix] · The classic spin-off continues to trend for viewers looking for college-set entertainment.
#2 East of Eden: Limited Series [Netflix] · A new limited series drama arrives for its first week in the rankings.
#3 The Great British Baking Show: Collection 14 [Netflix] · The long-running baking competition returns with its fourteenth collection.
Bundle up for the cooler Saturday evening and enjoy the variety of live entertainment available across the region.
Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.
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